Permit for a neighbour's pergola: Is this allowed?

Questioner

We live in a semi-detached house. Our neighbours want to build a pergola of 150cm deep and 270cm high at the front (i.e. in the front garden) along their front facade, starting from the property boundary. The municipality has granted an environmental permit. Is this correct? Is this allowed? Thank you in advance for your response.

Lawyer

If this is permitted under the zoning plan and they comply with the rules as stated when the permit was granted, then you could possibly take action on the basis of the Butenrecht. This, depending on your objections. For example, if they do not meet the requirements of the permit, it is important that you object to this within the period of 6 weeks, if it concerns a regular procedure. If you wish, I can assist you with this. You can contact me and, after studying the documents, I can advise you whether this is permitted.